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No plan to let doctors with foreign licenses practice here anytime soon: PM
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Ador CEO's dismissal to be decided on last day of May
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[Graphic News] Beer the most favored alcoholic drink by Koreans
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Science Ministry expresses regret over Japan’s pressure on Naver
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Haeundae Beach to become sand art museum in late May
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Hostilities get out of hand as YouTuber murders another outside courthouse
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Medical professors set to take day off amid protracted walkouts by junior doctors
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Police officer jumps barefoot into drainage tunnel to save man
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Yoon interacts with public for 1st time since election defeat
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Lee Sun-kyun's posthumuous film to hit theaters in August
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Exhibition explores transient life of an expat
To say that Andy Brown uses a diverse set of art media would be an understatement.Brown enjoyed a brief moment of fame in his native England, when his teabag portraits of the queen appeared on TV and in trivia board game questions.These days he is still making art, but has stitched together the variety of genres he has cycled through over the last five years into one exhibition.Brown has used patchwork, pinhole camera photography, etchings, portraits and other media. “They are all about being ov
April 8, 2014
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Dutch community to mark monarch’s birthday
The Dutch Association in Korea will be holding a fund-raising party in Seoul to celebrate the birthday of King Willem-Alexander.The Dutch King’s Party will feature live DJs, a standing buffet and other events.The association, made up of the Dutch Embassy, the Dutch Business Council and the Dutch Hamel Club, had run the Orange Ball every year until 2013, when there was a monarchic transition and the embassy held a standalone event. This year’s event will be the first to honor the new king and com
April 8, 2014
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[Weekender] Trees: Food source, medicine cabinet and climate saver
Trees, or at least large plants similar to modern-day trees, have been around for hundreds of millions of years. As primary producers ― organisms that produce organic matter from inorganic compounds ― trees and plants in general have always been the primary food source in the food chain. With the rise of mankind trees came to have much more diverse uses. For man, trees became sources of construction materials and fuel, and of medicines, some of which are still in use today. One of the best-known
April 4, 2014
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Capoeira proves martial arts not just for men
Watching the capoeristas of Cordao de Ouro Seoul move together can be a mesmerizing sight.Watching the group sway in the “ginga” movement in time with each other can sometimes make it seem like it is not a martial art at all. But CDO’s capoeira ― an unusual martial art in Korea ― is unusual in its emphasis on music and nonviolence, while its relative novelty attracts a diverse range of people. “It’s a very collaborative atmosphere and people like the diversity of the group and the cosmopolitan n
April 1, 2014
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Rainbow Community wins award for helping disabled
The Rainbow Community, an organization helping people with special needs in Gwangju run by Irish priest Father Noel O’Neill, has won this year’s TJ Park Prize for philanthropy. The Community Development and Philanthropy Prize was one of three awards given out last week by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation in memory of the company’s founder. POSCO praised O’Neill when it announced that the Rainbow Community had won the award.“He created a group home where the mentally challenged could live together in
April 1, 2014
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[Ask a Korean lawyer] International marriage
People everywhere have questions about the law and are often misinformed. In Korea, the problem seems particularly acute for English-speaking expats, owing to a couple of factors. First, there are two language barriers: The legal language barrier, as few people really understand the law in their own language, and the Korean-English barrier ― even fewer English speakers are strong enough in Korean to read the laws. Second, there are profound cultural and philosophical differences about the role o
April 1, 2014
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Scholarship set up to remember Gwangju expat Michael Simning
A scholarship to help female high school graduates in Kenya has been set up in memory of Gwangju expat Michael Simning, who died in February aged 39.The scholarship will support vocational training for girls who finish high school in Kenya’s Ndwara community, which Simning had been involved in helping. Margaret Law, Simning’s mother, said that she and her son had talked about helping girls in the community through vocational training. “In that part of Africa, girls don’t get any training. There’
March 25, 2014
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Indians in Korea celebrate Holi
Holi, the festival of colors, is one of the most enjoyed and celebrated festivals in India, marking the beginning of a new season and a new year for some. Indians in Korea clinched a deal to provide a colorful, jovial atmosphere for the IIK Holi Dhamaka 2014 celebration on the banks of the Hangang River in Seoul’s Ichon-dong on March 16. Holi has its roots in ancient Indian cultural rituals and is celebrated across all communities in India regardless of social background. Holi is a festive day t
March 25, 2014
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New choir to be launched in Gwangju
Gwangju Performance Project is starting a choir, with an opening meet-and-greet session for the new members to be held Saturday.The choir will be directed by Heather Mary Aitken and Caitlin O’Neill, who were both heavily involved in choirs in their home countries.Aitken said that there would not be auditions, and that the choir would be open to anyone interested in singing.“We want to have a fun and relaxed atmosphere where people can be involved in something new or restart something that they h
March 25, 2014
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Business start-up school in Seoul
The Seoul Global Center is accepting applications from entrepreneurs for its Business Start-up School from next week.The program is a two-week course of evening classes that provides expats in Seoul with information and guidance on how to set up and run a business. Classes will cover regulations on tax, employment, insurance and foreign-direct investment. They will also provide guidance on financing and presenting business plans and offer a chance to network with other expats and local professio
March 25, 2014
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Busan seeks Global Gathering participants
Busan will hold its annual Global Gathering festival on May 24, and is seeking applications from foreign communities to perform and run stalls at the event.The Global Gathering is an annual multicultural celebration that features performances, food and cultural demonstrations by foreign communities in Korea. It used to be held in October but was moved to May last year. Organizers say they are seeking participation from foreign communities, international schools, volunteer groups and individuals
March 25, 2014
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Art magazine expands to Seoul, Busan
Daegu-based art magazine (b)racket has expanded its circulation to Seoul and Busan.Its March edition will be available at four locations in Busan and 11 locations in Seoul, mostly in the Hongdae and Itaewon areas.Magazine co-founder Jess Hinshaw said that increased support from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center had allowed the magazine to double its print run, allowing it to expand to new cities and bolster the supply at its roughly two-dozen Daegu locations.Hinshaw said that there were no immed
March 18, 2014
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RASKB talk to discuss Jejudo Island, Okinawa bases
Journalist and author Donald Kirk will compare and shed light on the protests against the military bases on Okinawa, Japan, and Jejudo Island in a talk for the Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch in Seoul on Tuesday. Kirk will draw upon his research for his latest book, “Okinawa and Jeju: Bases of Discontent,” to show parallels between Okinawa and Jejudo Island in terms of the protest movements against the military bases on both of them. He will explore the controversies from all sides, based on
March 18, 2014
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Expat flea market in Gwanghwamun
The Seoul Global Center is holding its first Foreigners’ Flea Market of the year in Gwanghwamun Plaza on March 23. Participation as a vendor is free, but registration is required. Stalls should be staffed by at least one foreign vendor. The flea market takes place from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. There is no parking provided, so vendors are encouraged to use alternative transport. To register, download an application form from global.seoul.go.kr and send it in to titi1245@sba.seoul.kr.For more informat
March 18, 2014
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SIWA to hold annual fund-raising gala
SIWA will hold its annual fund-raising gala on April 12 with a “Sunset Safari” theme.The SIWA Charity Gala is one of the association’s major charity events, along with the SIWA Bazaar, and has raised about 21 million won ($20,000) for local good causes each year. The money goes to a fund managed by the SIWA Welfare Committee, which chooses charities to support, although additional donations for specific charities will be accepted on the night. Last year, major donors included Anna’s House, which
March 18, 2014
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KISSA hosts career talk by journalist
The Korea International Students Support Association is holding its first “Korean Dream Talk Concert” Tuesday for foreign students.Sinasi Alpago, a journalist with AsiaN and correspondent for Turkish news agency Cihan, who is also an international student, will talk about his experiences of working in Korea.The talk will be followed by a question and answer session and a networking session. The event begins at 4 p.m. on the 9th floor of the Seoul Global Center Building in Jongno-gu.For more info
March 18, 2014
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Korea Touch reaches out
The Korea Touch Association will kick-start its 2014 season Saturday with an open day in Jamwon Park, next to the Han River. The touch rugby event will involve skills practices, coaching clinics and an introduction to the game for complete beginners, followed by a casual mini-tournament. The KTA has seen most of its old hands leave in recent years, according to event organizer Dain Leathem, but a large influx of new players meant that last year saw an uptick in participation. “We had another big
March 18, 2014
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Expat designer promotes sustainability maxim
An expat designer has teamed up with local firm Ssamzie for a collection of bags, wallets and other items made with recycled leather as part of his push to help fuel Korea’s sustainable design trend.Sven Schelwach created his design company Taomina several years ago to design high-end sustainable furniture. But when he began lecturing at Hongdae University in Seoul, it led to an unexpected opportunity. When his students saw his wallet designs, they suggested he approach the firm, as they had a s
March 11, 2014
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St. Paddy’s to return to Seoul
The St. Patrick’s Day Festival will return to Seoul’s D Cube City on Saturday for a scaled-up celebration of Ireland’s national day. The centerpiece of the event will be the open-air concert, which this year will feature the Boxty Rebellion, an Irish folk band flying in especially for the event. Other main stage events will be a performance from Korean-Irish dance troupe Tap Pung, a military band, and a “ceili” ― a traditional type of Irish folk dancing that everyone can get involved in.“The St.
March 11, 2014
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Gwangju Freecycle to run clothing swap Saturday
Gwangju Freecycle will run its first clothing swap Saturday for local residents to donate and pick up used clothing.People are asked to donate clean, gently used clothing and shoes to the new GIC building by Friday. Books, DVDs, art, kitchen items and accessories are also welcome. The event is free, and there is no strict limit on how many items one can take. Owners can take home leftover items, or leave them to be given to the GIC to sell in future fund-raising events.Local members of internati
March 11, 2014